Tour overview

9-Day Eco Tour in Morocco: Atlas Mountains Hiking & Erg Chigaga Desert Experience.

Tour Highlights – 9-Day Eco Adventure in Morocco:

Eco-friendly travel experience focused on nature, culture, and responsible tourism

Stay in traditional riads, mountain guesthouses, and an eco desert camp.

Guided sightseeing in Old Marrakech Medina, souks, and historic landmarks.

High Atlas Mountains hiking with stunning views and local mountain guides.

Lunch with a Berber family in Imlil village, a real cultural experience.

Scenic drive through the Tizi n’Tast Pass, one of Morocco’s most beautiful mountain roads.

Explore the remote Erg Chigaga Desert, far from mass tourism.

Overnight in the Sahara Desert under a sky full of stars.

Discover Zagora, the historic gateway to the Sahara.

Drive through the wild Saghro Mountains and traditional village of Nkob.

Visit Dades Valley, famous for its dramatic rock formations and green landscapes.

Meet nomadic families in Boutghrar, learning about traditional desert life.

Visit Kasbah Amridil, a symbol of southern Moroccan heritage.

Explore Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco”.

Flexible departure from Ouarzazate or Marrakech Airport.

This eco-friendly Morocco tour is perfect for travelers who love nature, culture, and real local experiences. You will explore Marrakech, hike in the High Atlas Mountains, meet Berber and nomadic families, and discover the wild Erg Chigaga Desert. This journey focuses on sustainable travel and authentic Morocco.

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech – Eco Riad Stay

Arrive at Marrakech Menara Airport at any time. Our team will welcome you and transfer you to a traditional riad in the old Medina. The riad is eco-friendly and full of Moroccan charm.
You can relax after your trip or take a short walk to enjoy the busy streets and local life.
Overnight in a riad in Marrakech.

Day 2: Guided Tour of Old Marrakech Medina

After breakfast, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Old Marrakech Medina. Visit historical sites, local markets, and traditional neighborhoods. Walk through the colorful souks, see artisans at work, and learn about Moroccan culture and history.
The afternoon is free for shopping, cafés, or relaxing in your riad.
Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 3: Marrakech – Imlil Village & High Atlas Mountain Hike

In the morning, drive to Imlil village, located in the High Atlas Mountains. Meet your local mountain guide and start an easy to moderate hike through Berber villages, green valleys, and mountain paths.
Stop for a homemade lunch in a Berber family house, prepared with local ingredients. This is a great chance to learn about daily life in the mountains.
Overnight in a guesthouse in Imlil.

Day 4: Imlil – Taroudant via Tizi n’Tast Pass

After breakfast, travel toward southern Morocco through the Tizi n’Tast Pass, one of the most scenic mountain roads in the country. Enjoy amazing views of mountains, valleys, and small villages along the way.
Arrive in Taroudant, a quiet city surrounded by old walls, often called “Little Marrakech.”
Overnight in Taroudant.

Day 5: Taroudant – Erg Chigaga Desert (Sahara Adventure)

Today you travel deeper into southern Morocco toward the Erg Chigaga Desert, one of the most remote and natural desert areas in the Sahara. The journey includes desert landscapes, dry riverbeds, and off-road tracks.
Arrive at your eco desert camp, enjoy a traditional dinner, and relax under a sky full of stars.
Overnight in the desert camp.

Day 6: Erg Chigaga – Zagora

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the sand dunes. After breakfast, leave the desert and drive through wide open spaces and palm oases.
Arrive in Zagora, an important stop on old caravan routes and known as the gateway to the Sahara.
Overnight in Zagora.

Day 7: Zagora – Dades Valley via Nkob & Saghro Mountains

After breakfast, drive north through the Saghro Mountains, a wild and dramatic region with volcanic landscapes. Pass through Nkob village, famous for its many traditional kasbahs.
Continue to the beautiful Dades Valley, with its green fields, rivers, and rock formations.
Overnight in a guesthouse in Dades Valley.

Day 8: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate via Nomads & Kasbahs

Travel through Boutghrar, where you may meet nomadic families living in caves and remote areas. This visit offers a respectful look into a traditional way of life.
Continue to visit Kasbah Amridil, one of the best-preserved kasbahs in Morocco. Arrive in Ouarzazate, known for its kasbahs and film studios.
Overnight in Ouarzazate.

Day 9: Departure – Ouarzazate or Marrakech Airport

After breakfast, transfer to Ouarzazate Airport or drive back to Marrakech Airport, depending on your flight schedule.
End of your unforgettable eco tour in Morocco.

What Is Included in 9-Day Eco Tour in Morocco:

  • Private transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide during the tour.

  • Accommodation for 8 nights:

    • Eco riad in Marrakech.

    • Mountain guesthouse in Imlil.

    • Hotel/guesthouses in Taroudant, Zagora, Dades Valley, and Ouarzazate.

    • Eco desert camp in Erg Chigaga.

  • Meals included:

    • Daily breakfast.

    • Dinner in the desert camp.

    • Lunch with a Berber family in Imlil.

  • Guided hiking experience in the High Atlas Mountains.

  • Erg Chigaga Desert experience (camel ride if requested).

  • 4×4 off-road transfer to and from Erg Chigaga Desert.

  • Cultural visits to Berber villages and nomadic families.

  • Visit to Kasbah Amridil.

  • Local taxes and service charges.

What Is Not Included in 9-Day Eco Tour in Morocco:

  • International flights to and from Morocco.

  • Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the “included” section.

  • Drinks and personal expenses.

  • Entrance fees to monuments and museums in Marrakech.

  • Local guide in Marrakech (optional, available on request).

  • Camel ride in the desert (optional).

  • Tips for driver, guides, and camp staff.